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ProtonVPN works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The ProtonVPN Android app loaded and worked normally on a Syrian mobile connection: it correctly showed the device's Syrian location and offered a free-tier server to connect to, with no errors or blocking.

Landing pageWorks

The ProtonVPN website opened normally over a Syrian connection, showing the full homepage with no block page or connection error.

Sign-upWorks

The reporter created a ProtonVPN account from a Syrian mobile connection and upgraded it to VPN Plus; the account settings screen shows the resulting account on that plan.

Sign-inWorks

The same test shows the ProtonVPN Android app signed in to the new account on a Syrian mobile connection, with its account settings open. Implied by that signed-in view.

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UpgradeWorks

On a Syrian mobile connection, the account settings screen shows the account on the paid VPN Plus plan, which the reporter says they upgraded to from Syria.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing ProtonVPN in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Partly. The core use of ProtonVPN works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting ProtonVPN directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.